In February 2004, temperatures dropped to a record low of -0.8 ☌ and a light dusting of snow covered the whole island. Sub-zero temperatures and snowfall are practically unheard of in the coastal areas of Crete, although they’re not totally foreign. This translates into mainly cloudy, overcast weather, but the sun should still appear for short spells each day. The average daily temperatures are ranging from 15.3 ☌ to 17 ☌ and there are about 4 hours of sunshine that the island receives. The average of 74 to 92mm of rainfall in the winter mean that you are highly likely to experience some sort of participation during your stay. The winter in Crete is mild but wet and blustery. There is an average of 5 to 10 hours of sunshine in Crete in the spring and autumn seasons. The average temperatures in those seasons are ranging from 17☌ to 23.7☌ making the island warm and popular with tourists. The average monthly rainfall is about 30mm in the spring and significantly higher in autumn, at around 70 mm. The weather in Crete remains warm through both spring and autumn, although there are increased chances of rain and even storms. There are big differences between the day and evenings temperatures, providing the island with much welcome relief for those struggling with the heat during the day. The chances of experiencing rain are very slim with the average rainfall at about 0 mm in June, July and August and 10 mm in September. The average temperatures are at around 27.5 ☌ to 29.5 ☌ and there are between 9 to 12 hours of sunshine that the island receives daily. The season starts in June and lasts till the end of September. Summer is the most popular time to visit Crete. If you are set on swimming, you should probably avoid travelling over in the winter, as the temperatures drop, there is more rain and less sunshine. However, both spring and autumn are still warm and pleasurable. The most popular time to visit the island is summer when the weather is guaranteed to be dry, hot and there are average 12 hours of sunshine every day. Crete weather averages and climate Average daily max (☌) Jan This is due to Crete’s geographical position, and its morphology. There are significant differences between the coastal zone and mountainous areas, as well as between the west and east regions of Crete. Crete has a temperate Mediterranean climate with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers.
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